Surgery is a significant decision and you have every right to understand everything before agreeing. These questions help:
About the surgeon
- What are their specialty, qualifications and experience with my exact condition?
- Do they work in a hospital or centre equipped to handle complications?
About the plan
- What is the diagnosis and which scans is it based on?
- What options exist, including non-surgical ones?
- What is the realistic expected outcome and its limits?
- What risks are possible and how are they managed?
About follow-up
- How many follow-up visits are there, and whom do I contact in an emergency?
- What does each stage cost, stated clearly?
A good surgeon welcomes your questions and answers candidly, even when the answer is "you do not need surgery".